Abilene, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 89.9% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $142,434 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Washington
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Abilene, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  362.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  97.5% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher